Russian fighter reveals attempt to intentionally contract Covid-19: 'I wanted to know what it was like'

S. Kharitonov admits failed attempt to contract coronavirus. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @karitonovmma

In the midst of one of the biggest health crises in history, there are still those who want to pay to see the veracity and destructive capacity of the coronavirus (Covid-19), which has already resulted in thousands of deaths around the world. Recently, Bellator heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg), Sergei Kharitonov, narrated his frustrated and irresponsible attempt to contract the disease on purpose. The incident was reported by 'RT Sport'

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“I was in Moscow (Russia), and I started looking for people who looked like they were sick. I admit that I went after whoever was coughing to get infected, find out what it was like, what type of virus it was. Unfortunately, or fortunately, I didn't get infected. It seems like my immune system works. Today, when someone coughs near me, I’m not afraid,” said the athlete.

At 39 years old, Russian Sergei is a veteran of the sport, with 38 official fights (29 wins, seven losses, two fights without result) on his MMA record. Since October 2018, the fighter has donned Bellator gloves, having faced – and beaten – names such as former UFC fighters, Roy Nelson and Matt Mitrione.

Although Kharitonov was not infected, the situation in Russia is not calm in the face of the pandemic. According to the bulletin released by 'Portal R7' last Tuesday (6), the country currently records 165.929 confirmed cases of the disease, with a total of 1.537 deaths.